Hostel Sæberg
Sæberg
Reykjaskóli
Hrútafjörður
500 Sæberg
Iceland
Tel.
+354 894 5504
Customer Rating
| 87% | |
| 86% | |
| 79% | |
| 85% | |
| 86% | |
| 85% |
Halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, you will find Sæberg Hostel located just 1 km off highway no. 1 in Hrútafjörður. Set in a renovated farmhouse by the sea, Sæberg Hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and is ideal for those looking for a peaceful countryside setting to reload the batteries away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Guests can relax in the hostel’s outdoor hot tub, which is heated with the geothermal water from the local hot spring. The more active ones can explore walking paths along the shore and up to the moor to enjoy the wild bird life which includes the usual suspects such as Eider and Arctic Tern (in season) as well as less common ones such as the Great Northern Diver or even the White-tailed Eagle. Within walking distance of the hostel, guests can find the local historical museum with popular exhibitions that uncover the daily life of past generations in the area.
Apart from guestrooms accommodating 2-7 people, cottages with self-contained kitchen facilities and toilets, accommodating 4-5 people each, can also be rented at the hostel. A camping ground is also located near the hostel.
Guests should note that the next grocery shops and restaurants are located 15 km away from the hostel. It is therefore advisable to arrive equipped with food supplies, especially if travelling without a car. Guests arriving at the hostel by bus should indicate Reykir as the name of their destination. Next Hostel: Korpudalur 365 km - Ósar, 60 km.
Guests can relax in the hostel’s outdoor hot tub, which is heated with the geothermal water from the local hot spring. The more active ones can explore walking paths along the shore and up to the moor to enjoy the wild bird life which includes the usual suspects such as Eider and Arctic Tern (in season) as well as less common ones such as the Great Northern Diver or even the White-tailed Eagle. Within walking distance of the hostel, guests can find the local historical museum with popular exhibitions that uncover the daily life of past generations in the area.
Apart from guestrooms accommodating 2-7 people, cottages with self-contained kitchen facilities and toilets, accommodating 4-5 people each, can also be rented at the hostel. A camping ground is also located near the hostel.
Guests should note that the next grocery shops and restaurants are located 15 km away from the hostel. It is therefore advisable to arrive equipped with food supplies, especially if travelling without a car. Guests arriving at the hostel by bus should indicate Reykir as the name of their destination. Next Hostel: Korpudalur 365 km - Ósar, 60 km.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 32 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | 1 January - 30 November |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | During the summer there are two daily buses from Akureyri and Reykjavík and in the winter there is a bus every day except Saturdays. Guests arriving by bus should get off at Reykir. |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | Sæberg is situated 1 km from road no. 1. |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Sæberg |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Sæberg
| 24 Sep 2011 Anne, Scotland | 100% | |
| I loved this hostel. We stayed out of the main season but that didn't impact the quality of accommodation. I loved the location, it was fairly remote. I especially loved the hot spring fed pool. A very sociable way to chat to fellow travelers. | ||
| 08 Sep 2011 Cheryl, Canada | 87% | |
| The spiral staircase is a bit tricky but the hostel is comfortable & clean, a nice place to stay when driving between the north and Reykjavik. | ||
| 07 Sep 2011 John, England & Wales | 87% | |
| Needs a sign to show its first right off minor road | ||
| 06 Sep 2011 Maria Anna, Switzerland | 97% | |
| Hotpot was very nice! Thank you for filling it up! | ||
| 29 Aug 2011 Esther, Germany | 68% | |
| Pool might need a renovation | ||
| 24 Aug 2011 Tal, Israel | 77% | |
| the kitchen, WC and showers were dirty.The room for 4 peoples was very small, half a room, hardly a place to stand between the two banks beds. | ||
| 24 Aug 2011 F Javier, Spain | 93% | |
| Auroras borealis and seals! Impressive place! | ||
| 22 Aug 2011 Cristina, Italy | 67% | |
| The room had 2 bunk beds (that was not specified in the reservation process, so we thought we would receive a normal double room), and was in the basement! We had a very small window right next to the parking area! It is highly recommended that you show the various rooms online in the relevant hostel's website. In addition, there were twin rooms in the same building, so it would be fair to fix different prices for different types of comfort/rooms. We booked this room (just like many other rooms in our trip to Iceland, months ago, and would have liked that to be considered at least in the distribution of the best rooms. | ||
| 22 Aug 2011 Alyette, France | 93% | |
| I appreciated the free hot pot at the hostel. | ||
| 20 Aug 2011 Valeria Emanuela, Italy | 83% | |
| We rented one of the two cottages with private facilities: lovely!
The view from the big window right on the shore is superb, and the space is clean and cosy. The kitchen inside the cottage is small, but we found everything to cook our dinner and breakfast.
The toilet is very small too, consisting only in a wc and a little washbasin. There is no shower, but we used the facilities next to the hot pot in the garden, right behind the cottage (and of course we enjoyed a relaxing bath in the hot water after!). | ||
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